There's is little to do in Moshi on the weekends. You can count on one hand the number of places that we feel comfortable/enjoy going to. One flower in this dusty dessert has been The Watering Hole, an absolutely tranquil spot about 4 blocks away from our house, on the Karanga river. It's owned by a German family in the area and has been run by a couple of Swedes for the past year. We've spent our fair share of time there this year. Every sunday they show movies on a big screen that we rarely miss.
Sadly, we received an email a couple months ago, letting us know that our little oasis was closing up because the managers were heading back home. We, like many of the regulars, were crestfallen. Libby and I passed along the news of an opening for a manager to a few people would jump at the opportunity. Last week, Libby had a new idea - she'd like to run it.
Starting in the middle of January, Libby will be running the coolest bar in Moshi. She's got lots of great ideas for the place - a new menu, new drinks, new hours. Here's a few photos I took on Saturday night:
The bar is on a large compound shared by a hunting company (also owned by the Germans). This is the entrance way into the bar.
This is the stairway down from the main bar area, which leads to the outdoor seating and restrooms. The canoes (hanging from the bar's ceiling) are very old hand-carved canoes from Lake Victoria.
The walkway leading to the restrooms and outdoor seating. It's just a gorgeous place. Add to that the sounds of the Karanga river and the place is just sublime. Libby telling her folks the news of her new job.
Libby in front of some dead animals.
Libby behind the bar at the Watering Hole.
More info to come soon, I'm sure...
How exciting!! Sounds like a great experience,
and Joe... Dee and I are doing some investigation pertaining our your inquiry
Hope you have an enjoyable Christmas...
Love Dad
Posted by: Roger Miles | Tuesday, 23 December 2008 at 02:37 PM
You never know when past experiences help out! Good luck with this venture. Should be a lot of fun. Love you both.
Posted by: Dee | Wednesday, 24 December 2008 at 06:43 AM
Joe and Libby! This is awesome news! We are excited to hear more once you dive in in January!
Posted by: Jenny and Rob | Wednesday, 24 December 2008 at 06:50 AM
WOW! Curious, who besides yourselves are the clientel? Sounds like it could be fun, and a lot of work. Good Luck! Couldn' think of a better proprieter for an establishment.
Bottoms up!
Posted by: Dad | Wednesday, 24 December 2008 at 11:06 AM
Congratulations on your new adventure! Love Mom and Randy.
Posted by: Mom and Randy | Saturday, 27 December 2008 at 06:17 PM
Hey you two, the WH looks great and I can't wait to enjoy some time there.
Posted by: Rob | Friday, 02 January 2009 at 06:21 AM